Contract Analyst

Key Responsibilities

· Draft, review, and negotiate sales, purchase, and supply contracts for physical commodity trades.

· Ensure contracts accurately reflect agreed commercial terms (pricing, quantity, delivery terms,

Incoterms, etc.).

· Align contracts with trading strategies and operational capabilities to ensure seamless execution.

· Maintain contract lifecycle management from deal capture through to execution and closeout.

· Ensure timely issuance, confirmation, and execution of contracts to support trading activities.

· Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, operational, and financial risks in trading agreements.

· Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and global trade standards.

· Review contract clauses (e.g., force majeure, indemnity, liability, dispute resolution) to safeguard

company interests.

· Monitor contractual obligations and ensure adherence by internal stakeholders and counterparties.

· Partner with traders to structure contracts that optimize margins and reduce risk exposure.

· Provide insights into pricing mechanisms, cost components, and contractual implications on P&L.

· Support dispute resolution and claims management, including quantity/quality disputes, delays, and

penalties.

· Ensure accurate interpretation of contract terms in financial settlements and invoicing.

· Contribute to cost recovery and revenue protection through strong contract governance.

· Liaise with traders, operators, legal teams, and finance to resolve contract-related issues.

· Coordinate with suppliers, customers, and external parties to clarify and negotiate contract terms.

· Support supplier performance management by ensuring contracts reflect operational realities.

· Develop and standardize contract templates and clauses for efficiency and consistency.

· Identify process gaps and implement improvements to strengthen contract management practices.

· Maintain contract databases and tracking systems to monitor obligations and performance.

· Provide reporting on contract status, risks, disputes, and compliance metrics.

· Support digitalization and automation initiatives in contract lifecycle management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in commodity trading, contract management, legal, or commercial operations
• Strong understanding of international trade contracts and Incoterms
• Experience in oil & gas / commodities / shipping environment preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong contract drafting and interpretation skills
• Commercial and financial acumen (P&L awareness)
• Risk identification and mitigation capability
• Stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Proficiency in Excel and contract management systems